Important dates

Fall 2019
August 26 - Fall classes begin
August 27 - September 7 - Late enrollment - space available basis. Register online with instructor late add authorization, or register in-person with signature of instructor or late add authorization.
August 31 - September 1 - College closed - no Saturday/Sunday classes
September 2 - Holiday - Labor Day - college closed
September 6 - Last day to drop a full-term class and be eligible for a refund of fees
September 6 - Last day to request a refund for the student activity fee
September 6 - Last day to add a full-term class
September 6 - Last day to drop a full-term class, in-person, without a “W” appearing on transcript
September 8 - Last day to drop a full-term class, online, without a “W” appearing on transcript
September 15 - Graduation filing deadline for spring 2020 graduates to be considered for the early registration option
September 26 - Last day to request P/NP option for a full-term class
September 27 - Holiday - Native American Day - college closed (Saturday and Sunday classes are in session)
Fall 2019 - Car Drop-Off
We'll park your car for you - for FREE

Parking is challenging at the start of the new term. Car drop-off gives you one less thing to worry about during the first two-weeks of class.
Please be a good neighbor
Help us preserve DVC's excellent reputation by doing your part to be a good neighbor! We understand that our students sometimes have to park on neighborhood streets, but please show respect for our neighbors by doing your part to keep their streets clean, quiet, and peaceful!
Get to campus without a car
Tired of traffic jams? Don’t want to pay for
parking?

511 Contra Costa’s Try Transit program provides
DVC students with a free preloaded $20 Clipper Card for use on public transit. Clipper can be used on BART, County Connection buses, and most other public transit systems. Try Transit is available for anyone who lives, works, or is enrolled in at least 9 college units in Contra Costa County. Simply sign up online at 511 Contra Costa .
New courses
Looking for some classes to take this fall? Consider these new courses at DVC!
Book Center announcements
Come get your books before classes start. The DVC Book Center will be open Saturday, August 24 from 10am-2pm .
Assessment Center announcements
Are you looking for help in selecting a English and/or math class that is right for you? We are here to help! 

English, math, and counseling faculty will hold drop-in hours in the Assessment Center at the Pleasant Hill Campus on the following dates:

August 21 - 23
Monday and Tuesday from 1-3pm
Wednesday and Thursday from 9-11am 

August 26 - September 5
Monday - Thursday 10am-2pm
Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm 

If you are unable to come in person, you can get assistance via email. For questions about English or ESL courses, please contact  DVCEnglishDiscipline@dvc.edu. For math questions, please contact DVCMathDiscipline@dvc.edu.  

The DVC Assessment Center is located on the first floor of the Student Services Center (SSC-140).
DVC Fall Fest - student resource fair
Join the fun in the Commons on Wednesday, September 18 , 11am-2pm. Learn about student services, student resources, and student clubs. Ask questions and get information on all that is available to YOU as a DVC student. Games, prizes, and food! All free! See you at the DVC Fall Fest !
Stay connected with DVC WiFi
Follow the  step-by-step instructions  for wireless internet on the DVC campus. You will need your InSite Portal ID and password.
Counseling announcements

Open classes
Did you know that DVC has many classes still open, and even offers late-start classes? Make an appointment or drop in to see a counselor about the many options that are still available.

Drop-in counseling appointments
When deciding whether to make a counseling appointment or seeing a counselor on drop-in, remember that appointments are for 30 minutes and drop-ins are intended for quick answers to questions from 10-12 minutes.

Schedule a counseling appointment
Schedule an appointment online or at the front desk at Counseling Services in the Student Services Building. New counseling appointments are released every Monday and are booked 1-2 weeks out, so go online or drop by to make an appointment! Appointments fill up fast so schedule yours as soon as possible! 

Looking for ways to get more involved? 
DVC Fall Fest will be Wednesday, September 18 from 11am-2pm in the Commons. Learn how to get involved at DVC through club and volunteer opportunities!
Transfer Services announcements

Apply for Transfer Admission Guarantee ( TAG) - we can help!
Transfer students applying to UC campuses in fall 2020 should also apply for TAG (guaranteed admission) to any of the 6 TAG campuses. Attend one of our workshops and/or drop by Career and Transfer Services (SSC 202) for help and to learn about eligibility requirements. TAG applications for fall 2020 are due September 30 . Don't miss your opportunity to guarantee your UC transfer!

See the new ASSIST.ORG for transfer requirements
ASSIST.org , your UC and CSU transfer resource, is now updated! Find out how courses you have taken transfer to a CSU or UC. Meet with a DVC counselor to make an education plan and find out which courses transfer, or drop by Career and Transfer Services . Learn more about ASSIST.ORG.
DVC Library now offers New York Times!
The DVC Library now has a campus-wide digital subscription to the New York Times. Simply go to AccessNYT.com , search for “Diablo Valley College”. Then create your account using your insite.4cd.edu student email account. Contact the DVC Library if you need help.
EOPS announcements

EOPS is accepting applications for the fall
Do you want money for textbooks, priority registration, and application fee waivers for UC and CSU universities? See if you qualify for these services and more ! Apply online now! The last day to apply is September 8 .

To learn more, visit DVC EOPS on the first floor of the Student Services Center, room 127.
New placement process coming fall
If you have not yet taken English or math at DVC, you need to know that we have changed the placement requirements for these core classes beginning this fall. You may be required to take additional support classes. To learn more, visit  THE RIGHT PLACE TO START .
Become a student ambassador
Are you a NEW student at DVC (began attending summer or fall 2019)? Then you may be eligible to become a student ambassador!


Completed application packets are due no later than 5pm on Thursday, September 19 .

Student Ambassadors provide peer support and perform a variety of fun and important jobs at DVC, such as:

  • Assisting students at Welcome Services and in the Enrollment Lab 
  • Representing DVC at high schools and college fairs
  • Leading campus tours 
  • Conducting presentations for prospective students
  • Using social media to connect with current and future students

Paid positions are available at Pleasant Hill and San Ramon.
First Time + Full Time = Free Tuition
Are you a first time college student? If so, please check out the First Time + Full Time = Free Tuition (FT3) program . You may qualify for free tuition for fall and spring!
Financial aid announcements
There is still plenty of time to apply for financial aid for the upcoming 2019-20 school year! To find out what kind of aid you’re eligible for, fill out the FAFSA or DREAM Act applications. If you need assistance with either application, visit during our financial aid lab hours .
Campus Shield (mobile blue phones)
Campus safety in the palm of your hand! The Campus Shield app is fully operational and available in the Apple iTunes store , or in the  Android app store . 
Smoke Free DVC
Diablo Valley College is now a Tobacco-Free Institution
DVC is committed to promoting the good health of our students, staff and broader community by providing a healthy environment in which to learn and work. Given the negative health impacts of tobacco and similar product use, the Governing Board has established policy (GBP #2045) designating DVC as a tobacco-free institution. Therefore: 
Smoking, smoking substitutes, smoke inducing devices and vaping are considered a health hazard and are prohibited on all college property. This includes, but is not limited to, products containing tobacco or nicotine, e-cigarettes, cigars, clove cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chew packets, hookah smoking, personal vaporizers/electronic smoking devices, marijuana and controlled substances regulated under federal law. 

This policy shall apply to all students, employees, volunteers, vendors, consultants, agents, contractors, and visitors on Diablo Valley College property as defined above. Consistent with Government Code 7597.1, the Governing Board has imposed fines and set enforcement standards for DVC in order to ensure a tobacco-free environment.

Please read the complete smoking policy on our website. 
Guided Pathways

What classes to take and when - made easy!
Did you know you can see a sample sequence of classes broken down by term for each major? Did you also know you can see which classes are offered each term? Each major has sample maps to help guide you in selecting and customizing your academic journey to reach your chosen degree(s). These maps also outline the major classes that are offered each term. Take these maps, schedule a counseling session and start your academic journey on a guided pathway. It’s so easy! Maps can be found on the Academic Programs/Degrees and Certificates page. Find your major and start planning today for your tomorrow!
Career Services announcements

Beware of email job offer scams
It can be hard to tell when messages are scams, especially when they seem to come from college addresses or include names that sound official. However, you can protect yourself with these tips about phishing emails and job offer scams . 

If you are looking for work, the DVC online job board is a great place to start. It includes job listings that have been approved by DVC staff.
Join Umoja for 2019-20
Are you looking to connect with other students and build a community of support while at DVC? We are currently taking applications to join DVC Umoja for 2019-20. Umoja (a Kiswahili word meaning unity) is a statewide community of educators and learners committed to the academic success, personal growth and self-actualization of African American and other students. Students who join the Umoja learning community are required to take two linked classes each term and participate in other program activities. It's an amazing experience! For more information, visit Umoja or email us.
DVC calendar
Check out the campus calendar to find out what's happening at DVC! Discover important deadlines, workshops, guest speakers, drama productions, musical events, festivals, and MORE!
Earn units for working
Work-based learning is an excellent way to practice your classroom content, build job skills, and gain key leadership skills. Work Experience is also a great way to build your resume while keeping full-time student status. And courses are CSU transferable! 

Work Experience is a work-based learning course where students earn college credit for off-campus work. 

There are three easy steps to enroll in the Work Experience Education course that is right for you!

1. Register for ONE WRKX course in InSite: WRKX-160/WRKX-170/WRKX-180, or discipline-specific course
2. Complete a WRKX Employment Form
3. Attend one of the mandatory orientations

To learn more, visit Work Experience or contact wrkx@dvc.edu .
Study abroad in  Florence, Italy
Don’t miss the lifetime opportunity to live and study in Florence, Italy for the spring 2020 term. To learn more, visit Study Abroad - Florence, Italy .
FREE Microsoft Office software for all DVC students!
DVC students get Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus at no cost via the Microsoft Professional Plus Benefit program.
DVC's new custom clothing and accessories!
Check out DVC's new clothing and accessories website. Find many top brands, color, and styles, all with the DVC logo proudly displayed. Shop today!
Marijuana policy at DVC
Recreational marijuana is legal in California, but it is still prohibited on all Contra Costa Community College District property, colleges and campuses.
Policy on skateboarding, skating, and bicycling on campus
In accordance with V.C. 21113(f), the use of bicycles, motorized bicycles, electric bicycles, skateboards, electrically motorized boards, and roller skates on the DVC campus is strictly prohibited.
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